Dairy head herdsperson job - hampshire

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic dairy head herdsperson to join our successful organic dairy farm. we run a closed herd of approximately 180 milking cows with 250 cattle in total including followers. cows are milked twice daily through a recently updated 30/30 parlour with gea heat detection collars supporting herd management. we retain our heifers as herd replacements, with beef calves sold off.

Main duties include:

* milking twice a day

* calf rearing from birth to weaning

* feeding cows and youngstock

* cleaning sand cubicles and maintaining clean, comfortable housing

* monitoring cattle health and welfare

* helping with general day to day dairy farm details

About you:

The ideal candidate will have dairy farming experience, a strong interest in livestock and high standards of animal care. you should be dependable, practical and able to work independently and as a part of a team.

Experience in artificial insemination and foot trimming is preferred, but not essential.

Accommodation is provided with the position. renumeration to be discussed and is based on experience.